The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
€ 27,100

€ 27,700

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.9
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.92 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft